Description
Crispy Tuna Avocado Rice Burgers offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making them an ideal dish for any meal. With succulent sushi-grade tuna combined with creamy avocado and a satisfying crunch from panko breadcrumbs, these burgers can be served on toasted buns or rice cakes. Perfect for impressing guests at brunch or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this recipe guarantees a memorable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 8 oz fresh sushi-grade tuna, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, divided
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear; cook according to package instructions. Let cool.
- In a bowl, mix diced tuna, cooked rice, sliced green onions, soy sauce, and half of the mashed avocado.
- Form mixture into patties about 1/2 inch thick.
- Coat each patty with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry patties for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Slice remaining avocado and mix mayonnaise with lemon juice for the sauce.
- Assemble burgers on buns or rice cakes with crispy patties, avocado slices, and sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute canned chickpeas or black beans for tuna. You can add spicy mayo by mixing sriracha with mayonnaise for extra flavor. Store leftovers in airtight containers to maintain freshness.